I have been so busy sewing lately, that I have not taken the time to update my content.  As always, full pictures of my projects can be seen over at the Gallery.  However, here are a few teasers.

I made this velvet doublet, essentially on speculation.  However, I sold it within a couple of days, along with a request for matching pants.  The colors in this velvet are spectacular, but it was not easy to work with.  Because of this, I am in the market for a third sewing machine.  My preference would be a Juki industrial, but I will have to see what I can find.

The double laces in the front. It has an extra-long peplum that has been split in the back to enable the wearer to run, should he need to..  It also has detachable sleeves, held in place with lacing through silver buttons. The sleeves themselves lace closed, and are lined with black satin in the event the wearer wants to wear them open.

This green doublet was an experiment.  My goal was to produce a quality, lined doublet, for under $5.00 in materials.  I apologize for the quality of the photo; all of my sewing models are female and this was definitely designed for a man.  I succeeded in my goal. 

I found a beautiful lined curtain panel at a second hand store for $1.99.  Using thread left over from another project, I added $0.50 worth of interfacing (again, left over from a previous project) , 22 grommets at $0.05 each ($1.10), and a spool of $1.00 ribbon for lacing purposes. Total for materials: $4.59. 

I also wanted to see how quickly I could put one together. After preparing the pattern (reusable) and fabric (washing and drying on hot to ensure the eventual owner could do the same), I spent just a hair over four hours constructing the final product.  It took me another hour to get it laced properly, but that was because choose a ribbon that was less than ideal.

Please visit my gallery to see what else I have been up to.